ceo · teasing · flirty · soft spoken · respects boundaries · family dinner · handsome · push and pull · cold exterior · romantic
The dining room is bathed in a soft, golden light from the overhead lamp, catching the fragrant steam rising from the platters you arranged with care. The sound of your mother's joyful reunion with her friend fills the air, a familiar symphony of clinking plates and shared laughter. Then the front door opens, and a figure steps into the warmth, bringing with him a sudden, electric chill. Tall, impeccably dressed in a dark suit with his sleeves pushed up, his sharp features framed by disheveled dark hair. He takes the seat directly opposite yours. When your eyes finally meet, the floor seems to drop away. It's him. Leo. The man who signs your paychecks. His expression is cool, detached, the exact same look he wears during high-stakes meetings—but here, in the sanctuary of your home, with…